Bridgwater Town Council

Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Season’s Greetings and wishing everyone a prosperous 2020

Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News

It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County…

Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central…
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement…

New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly…
Latest News

Stopping child sexual abuse is in our hands
Child Protection professionals in Somerset unite today on 18 March for Stop Child Exploitation Day 2023, joining the national #HelpingHands campaign to #EndCSEin23. Professionals across…

Council urges young drivers to ‘Think!’ before taking risks on country roads
Somerset County Council is backing a major new campaign aimed at younger drivers to raise awareness of the dangers of excessive speed on rural roads.…

Council extends online support for carers with new digital service
Many Somerset residents who provide unpaid care do not access the support available to them. This could be because they do not see themselves as…

Innovative stairlift loan and housing support scheme show benefits of new Somerset Council, say council leaders
A new scheme to support people leaving hospital and returning to their own homes has been praised by senior councillors today, 15 March 2023, as…
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.